Blien Posted November 9, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 346 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3,050 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 46 Days Won: 3 Joined: 10/02/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/26/1982 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I haven't fasted, but my husband has. Once he got through the "I'm hungry" stage it was great. He spent much time reading his Bible and praying. He fasted for three days and has only done it once, but he really felt like he became much closer to God. <>< ><> Nathele Thanks sooo encouraging to hear!! I had such a hard time in the I'm hungry period.. now I know there is a way out!! hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zadok Rox Posted November 9, 2007 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 274 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/19/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/12/1972 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I do. The longest I have gone is a 3 day fast. We fast to devote ourselves to seeking God's face and voice. I think that's the longest I've gone. I fast once in a while, usually for one day. However, I must admit that I didn't seek God during my past fasts except for my last one. Don't forget, check with your doctor to see if fasting is okay first if you have any medical problems. If you do fast from food, be sure to drink plenty of fluids and watch your activites. Also, a fast doesn't mean you have to abstain from all food. You can abstain from meat or sweets. In fact, you can abstain from certain activites like watching TV, playing video games (if you're a gamer like I used to be), or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishcowboy Posted November 9, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 127 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 3,248 Content Per Day: 0.88 Reputation: 13 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/23/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted November 9, 2007 when i have tried to fast, i have concentrated tooo much on the fasting part and not enough on the reason for fasting.... the longest fast, was from friday morning (ate a bowl of cereal), til monday morning (when i ate another bowl of cereal.... this fast was not intentional, but through this time, i was in prayer and reading and also fasting sleep (went with out any sleep during this time as well...) and i began receiving my healing, I found myself singing in a language i did not know, and when all was done, that is when i realized what had happened.... how often do I fast? oh, some times i fast lunch, and read and study and pray..... but most the time I am reading, studying and praying while i do lunch...... some times we (me and a couple others) do a bit of preachin'..... anyways,, what we are fasting for, is more important, then just fasting..... mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted November 9, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.21 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 when i have tried to fast, i have concentrated tooo much on the fasting part and not enough on the reason for fasting.... the longest fast, was from friday morning (ate a bowl of cereal), til monday morning (when i ate another bowl of cereal.... this fast was not intentional, but through this time, i was in prayer and reading and also fasting sleep (went with out any sleep during this time as well...) and i began receiving my healing, I found myself singing in a language i did not know, and when all was done, that is when i realized what had happened.... how often do I fast? oh, some times i fast lunch, and read and study and pray..... but most the time I am reading, studying and praying while i do lunch...... some times we (me and a couple others) do a bit of preachin'..... anyways,, what we are fasting for, is more important, then just fasting..... mike Yes, I agree. Fasting is seen in many different forms. Some fast just to loose weight. Others fast to try and gain in the eyes of the Lord. The fast that I am interested in is one where I surrender all and allow God to mold me into a vessel that He can use. One that breaks my spirit that is still bound to the world in ways. Fasting should never be for vain reasons, but to seek Gods will in ones life. It may be to set the oppressed free. It may be for special anointing. May be for service. All in all, it is to bow to the Lord and allow Him to live through us. Thanks for all your posts. They have encouraged me. Your Brother In Christ, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches Posted November 9, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 95 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,315 Content Per Day: 0.30 Reputation: 14 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/25/2003 Status: Offline Share Posted November 9, 2007 i too have been encouraged. i didnt realise that others also went through the i'm hungry thing, i also inadvertently have thoughts of losing weight ... maybe one part of fasting is actually training ur mind to forget everything else and just force it to focus on God and He has to say. i had quit fasting cos of the lack of focus during the initial stages but i think i am gonna try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloryToGod! Posted November 9, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 24 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 624 Content Per Day: 0.10 Reputation: 25 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/20/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/21/1952 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I fast....and I should do it more often. Last summer our pastor called all who could, to a 1 week fast. We had a praise and worship service every night. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blien Posted November 9, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 346 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3,050 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 46 Days Won: 3 Joined: 10/02/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/26/1982 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Fasting is the worst when ppl around you are baking pizza in the oven or something like that. IT ALWAYS HAPPENS TO ME! But I have to train myself to FOCUS... just like peachs said lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HIS girl Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 It's a very personal thing I feel. Whether you fast for important personal issues individually or in groups in your Church, it's definitely Scriptual and something to think about doing if you've never done it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted November 9, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.21 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Fasting is the worst when ppl around you are baking pizza in the oven or something like that. IT ALWAYS HAPPENS TO ME! But I have to train myself to FOCUS... just like peachs said lol This reminds me when I use to fast years ago, I would go food shopping. When you walked through the front door, they would blow the sweet smelling air from the bakery over the opening door. Man, that was hard ... pastries when you're starving! Totally understand! OneLight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blien Posted November 9, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 346 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 3,050 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 46 Days Won: 3 Joined: 10/02/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/26/1982 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Pastries lol... another thorn to the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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